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President, Mike Taylor, with his wife, Louise, son, William and business Partner Harriet Newton.

Shropshire valuer takes top role at national farming association

Andrew Morris, who farms near Oswestry, has been hit rural crime multiple times recently

Plus 'I'm so angry': Farmer's frustration as rural crime blights Shropshire

The virus was detected for the first time on the Shropshire and Mid Wales border.

Breaking First UK cases of midge-borne virus found in Shropshire cattle

Sarah Richards, NCF and Stu Ashley, Cothercott Meadow Farm, Pulverbatch.

Foster families enjoy hands-on farming experience

17 pictures bringing back memories of rural life in Shropshire

The NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group on the steps of Parliament

NFU Cymru Next Generation Development Group visits London

NFU Cymru writes to Welsh MPs seeking support for ban on Brazilian meat imports

NFU Cymru calls on UK Government to ban Brazilian meat imports

One of the early entries for the vintage tractor and implements auction on November 21.

Strong entry for Halls’ sale

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire County Chairman Marc Jones

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire on-farm county meeting

The prize winners from left to right Harri Bird club chair, Nigel Davies, Simon Orrells and Andrew Ritchie.

Tractor Run raises £1500 for Air Ambulance

The RWAS is sponsoring Mid Wales livestock farmer William Davies as the 2027 Royal Welsh Nuffield Scholar

Mid Wales man named as 2027 Royal Welsh Nuffield Scholar

FUW calls for a long-term strategy to fulfil significant potential of Welsh dairy sector

Union calls for a long-term strategy for Welsh dairy sector

CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse

Farming Talk: Rural communities urged to prepare

Jo Hilditch at the presentation of the Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture Award 2026 at this year’s British Farming Awards

Prestigious British Agriculture Award presented to Kington woman

The event will begin with an opening speech from NFU Cymru President Abi Reader

NFU Conference 'Delivering Success' being held in Llandrindod Wells

A 1963 Fordson Super Dexta which will be going under the hammer.

Vintage and classical tractors and implements needed for sale

NFU Cymru President Abi Reader presents the union's planning paper to Cabinet Minister Sian Gwenllian MS, alongside NFU Cymru Rural Affairs Board Chair Gary Yeomans

Wales' planning system is 'slow, complicated and bureaucratic', NFU
NFU Cymru meets with Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning Siân Gwenllian MS
Karen Compton

Rob Lewis, Chairman of NFU Cymru’s Livestock Board, will judge on behalf of NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual search for Wales’ next Livestock Champion

Presentation to Keith Williams of the Owain Meredith Micah Shield for the best restored vintage tractor by judge John Bates

Keith Williams wins Owain Meredith Micah Shield at Nantmel Show

Stella Owen, County Adviser for Brecon and Radnor and Monmouthshire at NFU Cymru

Farmers invited to Powys practical open day

A horse champion at a soggy Beulah Show

Beulah Show committee cross fingers for a drier 2027 show

The countdown to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2026 is underway, and advance tickets are now on sale

Tickets now on sale for the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Left to right: Gareth Parry, FUW Head of Policy; Dai Miles, FUW Deputy President; Llyr Gruffydd MS, The Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability; Lauren Price, FUW Senedd & Parliamentary Liaison Officer and Ian Rickman, FUW President.

FUW calls for immediate measures to relieve pressure on industry

The on call team of Johnny Erp (pilot), Doctors Dan Watson and Leanne Stevenson and Oly Ales (paramedic), Ifor Davies WAA volunteer received their donation. The photo shows Edwin Hughes’ Massey Ferguson 20E alongside the helicopter.

Presentation of £10,000 made after Welsh tractor run

The sheep lines previously at Nantmel Show and Sports Day

Last show of the Radnorshire season to take place in Nantmel

Winning first prize was Bosbury 1 Laurel GT, a 19 month old Hereford heifer in calf led in the ring by Matthew Gray and bred by Sarah Hawkins from Bosbury. They also had a bull to show too.

14 great pictures from Kington Show

The Farmers Union of Wales has raised key concerns at Farming Roundtable in Westminster

Farmers Union of Wales raises key concerns in Westminster

Winner of the National class was Mr E. L. Morgan (aka Butch) from Aberystwyth, pictured with Roy Jones, joint secretary with Jayne Jones of the Sheep Dog Trials and also Presidents of the 2026 Llanafan show.

Llanafan sheep dog trials success as annual show draws near
Llanafan Show promises packed day of competition, tradition and entertainment
Karen Compton

The 95th Beulah and District Show will take place on Saturday, September 12 with competitions and attractions for all the family

Its a Knockout new attraction at Beulah Show

One of the cattle winners at last year's Kington Show

150 years on - Kington Show is still a popular one day show

The Red Tape survey is being led by Brecon farmer and former NFU Cymru President, John Davies.

NFU Cymru launches Red Tape Survey

Stuart Ross presenting the cheque to Hilary Smith and Roy Palmer, Fundraisers for Llandrindod Wells Leg Club, watched by Dennis Davies, Jane Bevan, Joan Davies, Owen Ross and Barry Bevan. E A Bates

Llanddewi Tractor Run helps to support local charity

The 2017 Abbey 1600 Vacci Tanker that sold for £6,800

Large crowd attends Mid Wales dairy farm dispersal sale

Enforcement action taken against unauthorised poultry sheds near Penybont

Action taken against unauthorised poultry sheds near Penybont

Tom Flynn, who was working on Tuston Market Garden's stall at the Local to Ludlow Producers' Market

'Privileged' - Market stallholders on national award shortlisting

L-R Treasurer: David England, Show Co-President: Roy Jones receiving the cheque for the sheepdog trials and Rotary President: Richard Davies.

Rotary club quiz night helps to support historic sheepdog trials

An aerial view of the Love Lane Machinery Sale in April.

September machinery sale in Bishops Castle

Shropshire Council's northern planning committee met on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Parish council warns of legal action as dairy farm expansion approved

Herefordshire will launch its first dedicated wine tasting break: A Wine Tour of Herefordshire - Ancient Roots, Fresh Vintage this September

Herefordshire’s emerging vineyard scene highlighted with new tour

Pigs on a pig farm

Fertiliser tower approved at farm as resident calls for controls

Aerial view of dry, harvested fields in the sunshine

‘Brutal’ harvest could be worst on record because of extreme summer – analysis

Happy Hens & Healthy Soil - pasture raised chickens

Shropshire border farming project seeks backing for sustainable future

David Powell (left) and James Evans want to take their Bull Ring Farm Shop on the road and have a mobile service. Picture:

Farm shop's frustration as 'red tape' prevents mobile service

Plus The 1961 tractor rescue that led to a reunion 41 years later

Residents gathered in Waters Upton Village Hall to voice their concerns about a new factory farm

Over 230 object to chicken farm plan near Newport as opponents meet

Arthur Jones, 18 months old enjoys an ice cream on the shoulders of his mum Rowena Jones from Llanddewi Brefi at the show for the week. Andy Compton

2026 Royal Welsh Show is underway in warm sunshine

Farmers urged: don’t fear seeking mental health help

Farmers urged: don’t fear seeking mental health help

Out of Order played on the Inferno Stage at Smokefest in Kington

Kington festival raises over £1,500 for farming charity

Mid Wales projects pave the way for net zero solutions

Mid Wales projects pave the way for net zero solutions

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has announced the election of Alan Gardner as a Farmer Director to the Union's Board.

Former Montgomeryshire man elected to Farmers’ Union of Wales Board

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh at the 2018 Royal Welsh Winter Fair

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to visit the Royal Welsh Show

Cllr Jake Berriman - Liberal Democrat - represents Llandrindod North. Powys County Council.

Powys farm tenancies to move to 15 years from the current eight years

Rob Lewis, NFU Cymru Livestock Chair

Livestock farmers urged to take action as extreme heat poses risks

Lee Firmstone - aka The Bale Man - at Telford Parkrun

Young dad runs with hay bale on his back in memory of tragic pal

Shropshire County Show at the West Mid Showground

Major changes revealed for Shropshire County Show 2027

The founders of Smokefest - Andy 'Smokey' Davies, his son Liam Davies, and Alan Dixon

Smokefest will have 'best music from both sides of the border'

James Evans, Member of the Senedd for Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

Rural affairs role for Powys Senedd Member

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